Can't install Universal Simulator with Xcode-beta 5

Question

ivan.mobisystems OP

Created 4w

Replies 6

Boosts 2

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When I try to install the iOS 26.0 Universal Simulator component with Xcode-beta 5 I get the following error:

Download failed.
Domain: DVTDownloadableErrorDomain
Code: 41
User Info: {
    DVTErrorCreationDateKey = "2025-08-11 14:39:06 +0000";
}
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Download failed.
Domain: DVTDownloadableErrorDomain
Code: 41
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System Information

macOS Version 15.6 (Build 24G84)
Xcode 26.0 (24198.5) (Build 17A5295f)
Timestamp: 2025-08-11T17:39:06+03:00

Answered by xCodeWarrior in 853358022

https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/796523?answerId=853144022#853144022

Looks like Apple fixed the issue. I was able to download the iOS 26 Universal Simulator (without any need to re-download xip)

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Answer 1

romano-roman OP

4w

Same

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Answer 2

xCodeWarrior OP

4w

I thought I was the only one who was facing this issue. This is frustrating because it's hindering the development on Xcode-beta 5

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Answer 3

mekabeka OP

4w

literally running into this right now

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Answer 4

mekabeka OP

4w

I figured out how to get this install to happen. You need to re-download the .xip. Before doing that delete all references of the Xcode-beta you have. then download the .xip file and go from there. It should work.

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Answer 5

xCodeWarrior OP

4w

Accepted Answer

https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/796523?answerId=853144022#853144022

Looks like Apple fixed the issue. I was able to download the iOS 26 Universal Simulator (without any need to re-download xip)

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Answer 6

Bevis Chen 123456 OP

1w

When the new Xcode can't download simulators, it's usually a permissions issue.

Solution:

Set the new Xcode as default:

sudo xcode-select -s /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer

Download iOS platform with sudo:

sudo xcodebuild -downloadPlatform iOS

If your Xcode isn't installed in the default path, update the path in step 1 to your actual installation location. This resolves the write permission issue for new simulators.

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